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Micah, book of

An Old Testament book written by the prophet Micah just before Israel was conquered in 722 BC. In his book,…

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Micaiah

A prophet sent by God to tell King Ahab of the destruction God had in store for Ahab. While four…

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Midian/Midianites

The Midianites were the descendants of Midan, the son of Abraham and his second wife, Keturah. They lived east of…

Person

Minister

A word that means “to serve.” It also refers to a person who serves. Today it usually means a pastor.…

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Miracles/Wonders

Amazing acts done by the power of God. Miracles may be beyond the known laws of nature, but they are…

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Miriam

An Old Testament prophet and poet. She was the sister of Moses and Aaron. As a young girl, she looked…

Place

Mizpah

A name that means “watchtower.” The Bible mentions two places known as Mizpah: the hometown of Jephthah, a judge of…

Place

Moab

The land east of the Dead Sea. Moses died on Mount Pisgah in Moab. Joshua was chosen on the nearby…

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Moabites

The nation in the family line of Lot’s grandson Moab. They lived east of the southern part of the Dead…

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Mordecai

A relative and adviser to Queen Esther. Mordecai and Esther lived in Susa, the Persian capital, about 486–465 BC. After…

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Moses

Old Testament prophet and chosen leader of the Hebrew people (the Israelites) as they left slavery in Egypt. Moses wrote…